Colleges for a Low SAT Score

Getting into college with a low SAT score.

College admission test taking is stressful. Not everyone rocks their SAT test. A low score doesn't mean you can't get into college. We've prepared a list of all selective admission, four year colleges which are likely to accept students who scored in the lower fifty percentile on the SAT. Based on school admission history, an applicant with a lower than average SAT has a good chance to get into these 341 schools. Schools are listed in order from low SAT score to highest.
Low SAT Public Private 4 year

341 results nationwide

Chowan University
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Murfreesboro, NC
 

Chowan University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

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  • 886enrollment
  • $17,334net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 880-1085SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA

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Youngstown State University
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Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 11,071enrollment
  • $11,900net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 830-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Baker University
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Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,105enrollment
  • $23,957net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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University of Baltimore
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Baltimore, MD

University of Baltimore

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

990 Average SAT Score

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  • 3,288enrollment
  • $18,122net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 920-1050SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.89Avg GPA

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Life University
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Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,753enrollment
  • $28,226net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 830-1117SAT range
  • 17-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

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Eastern Illinois University
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Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 8,857enrollment
  • $13,380net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Coppin State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Coppin State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

950 Average SAT Score

 

#7 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 2,006enrollment
  • $8,562net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 860-1040SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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West Texas A & M University
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Canyon, TX

West Texas A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

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#18 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,242enrollment
  • $17,001net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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Tifton, GA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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  • 3,647enrollment
  • $7,260net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

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The University of Texas Pan American
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Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Pan American

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

960 Average SAT Score

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#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 31,559enrollment
  • $8,105net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 830-1090SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Northwood University Florida
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West Palm Beach, Florida
 

Northwood University Florida

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

 

 

  • 664enrollment
  • $16,764net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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Brevard College
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Brevard, NC

Brevard College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

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  • 759enrollment
  • $24,220net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 965-1155SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

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American International College
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Springfield, MA
 

American International College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1030 Average SAT Score

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#34 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,010enrollment
  • $18,317net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 7

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New Jersey City University
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Jersey City, NJ

New Jersey City University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

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#12 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 6,539enrollment
  • $19,252net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Point University
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East Point, GA
 

Point University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,015enrollment
  • $19,890net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • 13-23ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

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Texas Wesleyan University
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Fort Worth, TX

Texas Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

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#23 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,578enrollment
  • $15,652net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Notre Dame College
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Cleveland, OH
 

Notre Dame College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1000 Average SAT Score

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#30 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $20,151net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.09Estimated Avg GPA

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Dominican University
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River Forest, IL

Dominican University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1020 Average SAT Score

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#19 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,196enrollment
  • $18,162net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

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